Exchange 73 Opens

April 1st

Exchange #73 is now open for sign up! This is in the larger Oban (traditional Japanese) size, and the theme is open so a chance for everyone to create freely in a larger format.

Here is the page link and the info:

Exchange #73 Information page is here.
Sign-up ** OPEN **

• TECHNIQUE CHALLENGE: None
• Medium: Woodblock print--hand rubbed or pulled on a press, any pigments, any paper
• Theme: Open
• Paper: Oban 10 x 15 inches (25.5 x 38 cm)
• Registration period: Four weeks starting April 1, 2017
• Deadline for finished prints: August 1, 2017

Exchange 72

Exchange 72 is well under way, four weeks to complete the prints and send to the coordinator. This unusual paper size yields very interesting prints and we can't wait to see all of them.

Here are some prints from past long-skinny exchange #47:
http://barenforum.org/exchange/exchange_47/exchange_frame.html

Claudia Coonen

Lynita Shimizu

Michael Gaffney

Viza Arlington

Exchanges in the Spring

Exchange #71

We are almost there!
Martha Knox has been faithfully reporting on this exchange on the YahooGroup forum and the prints will be mailed very soon. I can't wait to get my set!

Montage from Exchange#67

Exchange #72

Our Winged exchange is now fully loaded and underway. I love these odd paper-size exchanges because the images reflect the challenge of the different format.
Remember the important drop-out deadline April 1, as there are 3 people on the wait list. Delivery deadline May 1 will be here before you know it!

Here is the link with mailing information:
http://barenforum.org/exchange/exchange_72/exchange_72.html

Technique challenge : None
Theme: "WINGS"
Paper size: other 5 X 11 inches (12.5 x 28 cm)
Image size: Any size to fit paper (any orientation)
Paper type: No restriction
Registration period: CLOSED January 1, 2017 -
Drop-out deadline: April 1, 2017 If you must drop out of the exchange, please do so as early as possible in order to give people on the waiting list time to complete and submit their prints.
Delivery deadline for finished prints: May 1, 2017

Exchanges Status

Exchange #71

This Exchange due February 1st.
Martha Knox, our fearless coordinator, has been posting regular updates on our YahooGroups Forum https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/baren_forum/info.

Some participants are posting their contributions on our Facebook Group as well so check to see everyone's images. Link to the FB group on our website front page: http://barenforum.org

Exchange #72

This exciting exchange has now closed with a full roster of eager printmakers and 3 on the waiting list. Should be a great one! Details:

Theme: "WINGS"
Paper size: other 5 X 11 inches (12.5 x 28 cm)
Image size: Any size to fit paper (any orientation)
Paper type: No restriction


Drop-out deadline: April 1, 2017
Delivery deadline for finished prints: May 1, 2017
http://barenforum.org/exchange/exchange_72/exchange_72.html

Coordinator To Be Announced

Exchange #72 Open for Business!

Happy New Year everyone!

Exchanges Status

Exchange #72 is now open for sign ups
Size Other - 5 X 11 inches (12.5 x 28 cm), Theme: "Wings",
Sign-up January 1, 2017 due May 1, 2017

Here is the info page: http://barenforum.org/exchange/exchange_72/exchange_72.html

Exchange #71 is due February 1, 2017 so everyone get cracking!
Your coordinator is Martha Knox and she is sending frequent messages to the forum so stay in touch with her about your progress.

Exchanges #69 and #70 are now mailed back and the galleries will be updated later this week.